The UNfiltered business podcast for women entrepreneurs and female business owners. New episodes every Monday! www.herfirst3years.com You know those conversations you have with friends in the women's bathroom? The real, unfiltered truth kind? This is the entrepreneurship version of that. This is a space for you to grow, find support and hear the no BS truth about business. Her First Three Years is a top-ranked business podcast for women entrepreneurs building a business. Hosted by Chardét Ryel it combines mindset coaching, marketing strategy, and real founder stories to help female entrepreneurs thrive. Every episode gives you the quirky, the cringe and the inspiring stories of building a business from women around the world. From breakdowns to blunders, learn what worked and didn't. You'll hear from women in every industry, at many different stages and years of entrepreneurship but the one thing they have in common is a willingness to share the messy journey with you, to guide your path. Her First 3 Years is a community built around the truth of entrepreneurship. We share the 90% of the journey that failed before finding the 10% success. We also share the unique obstacles that we all face as women in this space. Here you can learn, grow and feel supported in your business.
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August 21, 20265 min
UNfiltered 5 Min: "But Will it Make Me Money?" | Overcoming Scarcity Mindset in Business
If you've ever had this as the first thought when deciding what to do for your business: "But will it make me money?" This mini episode might be for you! Because, yes you want your business to be profitable and you 100% need to be careful about your time...but too often we fall into scarcity mindset and say no because we can't see an immediate return. And after 13 years as a business owner and interviews with hundreds of successful founders, I've seen that the truth is this... Often the opportunities that bring you the most success, clients and visibility in the long-term, aren't what make you money right this instant. Listen for a BIG mindset shift. Listen to Next: This is Better than Bro Funnels RESOURCES PRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryel PROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your Podcast Grow Your Podcast Learn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts
August 17, 202615 min
HF3 ENCORE: What If You’ve Outgrown What You Built? How to Pivot and Scale Your Business Without Burnout
***This is a special encore of one of the most popular episodes on figuring out your next step for your business vision. If you've heard it before, you'll still want to listen in because it helps you rethink the direction you want to go forward.*** The original episode 88: Your business can be successful and still feel off. We’re exploring how to know when you’ve outgrown your business and how to scale a business without burnout for your next level. Feel like your business still works, but you’re just not feeling it anymore? Sometimes, it’s not about quitting or failing, it's just that you’ve outgrown your current path. After pouring so much energy into your business, it’s hard to accept that it doesn’t align with your life or vibe anymore. I’ve been there…questioning what to do next, feeling so much fear about leaving something behind that I nurtured into existence. That constant back and forth is exhausting! That’s why this solo episode is all about taking you to your next level of business , whether that’s a new niche, new audience or just a new work-life balance. Get ready to Refine. Realign and Rebuild…but we’re going to make it a lot less scary for you in this conversation! Because I truly wish that I had trusted myself to shift things sooner. This episode is for you if... you’re craving a more sustainable way to grow wondering how to scale a business without burnout or feeling the pull to pivot your niche, your offers, or your entire way of doing business. Because scaling isn’t always about getting bigger. Sometimes it’s about getting truer, calmer, smarter, and far less glued to your phone. In this entrepreneurship podcast episode: Why your business can be working and still feel wrong The signs you’ve outgrown your current business model How to scale a business without burnout What it means to realign success with your life Why pivoting can be your smartest next move Listen for… Inspiration to go find what gives you that spark or that freedom again! RESOURCES PRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryel PROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your Podcast Grow Your Podcast Learn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts
August 14, 20265 min
UNfiltered 5 Min: "I'm a great coach, but I suck at business."
Have you ever thought... I can help someone do amazing things, but I just have no idea how to market myself ? This is unfortunately the weakness of so many incredible coaches, therapists and mentors who make a difference in people's lives...but struggle to promote their work. This mini episode is challenging the idea that you "suck at business" and what it really takes to get better. Listen to Next: How to Get Coaching Clients without using Social Media ABOUT UNfiltered 5 min Short bursts of raw business inspiration that keep you motivated and tell you the truth...without any filter. RESOURCES PRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryel PROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your Podcast Grow Your Podcast Learn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts
August 10, 202631 min
HF3 ENCORE: SOUL SKILLS | Finding Your Niche and Selling Soulfully with Kelsey Makaiwi
***This is a special encore of one of the most popular episodes on the podcast on finding alignment with your business and messaging. If you've heard it before, you'll still want to listen in because it helps you rethink sales!*** The original episode 32: Are you in the right niche? Connecting to the RIGHT people in a way that lights you up? In this episode of Her First Three Years, we talk with Kelsey Makaiwi, a connection strategist who turned her natural gift for building relationships into a business. She shares her personal journey and dives deep into how to find your niche—even if you don’t feel like you fit into the typical boxes. Kelsey has gone through many pivots in her career and this latest one shows the power of putting yourself in alignment with the work that flows easiest for you, your skills and your vision. Through Kelsey’s story, you’ll learn How to uncover your hidden strengths and leverage them (your niche!) The power of "soul skills" and why they matter more When it’s time to create your own market The steps to reverse-engineering your dream job Selling more authentically and soulfully This episode is for anyone ready to create more meaningful connections and follow their true path! FOR MORE ON THIS EPISODE: https://herfirst3years.com/how-to-find-your-niche-as-a-coach CONNECT WITH KELSEY LinkedIn RESOURCES PRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryel PROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your Podcast Grow Your Podcast Learn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts
August 3, 202627 min
HF3 Encore: WILD CARDS | How to Be Confident In Yourself…(even if it upsets people) with Lauren Currie
***This is a special encore of one of the most popular episodes on the podcast on branding. If you've heard it before, you'll still want to listen in because it's a major confidence boost!*** The original episode 63.. You weren’t made to stay small. And if you're tired of walking the tightrope between being liked and being heard —this episode is for you. Because how to be more confident in yourself doesn’t start with fixing who you are. It starts with unlearning the stories that told you to shrink. We’re joined by Lauren Currie—serial entrepreneur behind six businesses and founder of UPFRONT —who’s on a mission to help 10 million women build unshakable confidence and change leadership from the inside out. If you’re navigating what it means to be a leader or founder, you already know the unspoken rules: be confident, but not too confident. Be strong, but still likeable. This conversation will help you redefine success on your terms. Lauren shares what it really takes to become the most confident version of you —and why confident women will upset people (and why that’s ok). In this episode: How to Build Confidence (For Real): The 3 mindset shifts that make confidence a daily practice—not a personality trait. Ditch the Likeability Trap: Why being palatable is keeping you stuck—and how to fully embrace ALL of you. Rewrite the Rules for Women in Business: How to lead without shrinking and be more confident in yourself in all areas. This isn’t another fluffy pep talk. It’s a rally for women who are ready to own their power. 🔗 Connect with Lauren Currie weareupfront.com | IG: @ laurencurrie Next Steps: 1. Share this episode with a friend 2. Listen to next: Why You're Still Hiding (ep 54) 3. Rate and Review to share your support! RESOURCES PRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryel PROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your Podcast Grow Your Podcast Learn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts
July 31, 20264 min
UNfiltered 5 Min: Breaking Up with Instagram
Are you investing everything you have in rented (online) land? Why do we put everything we have into one platform that we don’t even own? It just doesn’t make good business sense (let alone the headaches involved.) This mini episode is challenging you to think about where BESIDES social media can you go for social proof, client attraction and searchability (e.g. google recommends you to your ideal audience.) Listen to Next: You Don't Need to Go Viral ABOUT UNfiltered 5 min Short bursts of raw business inspiration that keep you motivated and tell you the truth...without any filter. RESOURCES PRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryel RESOURCES PRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryel PROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your Podcast Grow Your Podcast Learn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts
July 27, 202618 min
HF3 ENCORE: 3 Sneaky Entrepreneur Mindset Blocks & My Messy Story of Starting Anyway
***This is a special encore of one of the most popular episodes on the podcast on branding. If you've heard it before, you'll still want to listen in because it will really help you to stand out online!*** The original episode 69... You’re not ready…you’ll mess it up…you’re missing something everyone else has.” Uffff....how many times do we hear that rolling non-stop in our minds as entrepreneurs and creatives? We're diving into 3 BIG entrepreneur mindset blocks that hold us hostage in comparison, procrastination and regret. And to show just how unpolished every entrepreneur's journey really is.... I share the messy, unfiltered story of losing everything in my business in 2020—then choosing to create anyway (including the decision to start a podcast with no money, no plan, and a lot of failing). ✨ In this episode: Sneaky Fears that Hold Us Back: How to tell when your “wait until later” logic is actually fear in disguise. The Scrappy Advantage: Why not having a big budget or team might secretly be the best thing for you. Intentional Energy: The mindset shift that lets you put soul and strategy into whatever you create next. 🎧 Listen now for a cheeky pep talk on what’s holding you back (and how to move anyway). Next Steps: 1. Share this episode with a friend 2. Listen to next: My Failed Influencer Days (ep 61) 3. Rate and Review to share your support! RESOURCES PRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryel PROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your Podcast Grow Your Podcast Learn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts
July 24, 20265 min
UNfiltered 5 Min: When Should You Really "Invest in Yourself?"
When does it actually make sense to "invest in yourself"...either your time or your money. This episode gives you a moment to truly think about what matters most to you and the future of your business. Listen to Next: Why Growth Feels Hard ABOUT UNfiltered 5 min Short bursts of raw business inspiration that keep you motivated and tell you the truth...without any filter. RESOURCES PRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryel PROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your Podcast Grow Your Podcast Learn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts
July 20, 2026Episode 9929 min
STOP MARKETING LIKE IT'S 2010 | The New Rules of Online Business Growth with Jenny Melrose
Online business growth TODAY, is less about being everywhere and more about finding your niche, building a personal brand and guiding the right people into platforms you OWN. Trying to grow your online business with strategies that worked in 2010? The online world has changed. Your audience has grown up. And “post more” is not the revolutionary strategy some people still pretend it is. In this episode, top podcaster, business coach and online entrepreneur of 11 years, Jenny Melrose, dives into how to find your niche (one that actually converts) , build a personal brand people love, and create a customer journey where your ideal clients immediately think, “hey, she gets me!” Jenny also shares how to grow an email list with a lead magnet people genuinely want and how therapists and service providers can create more sustainable income besides one-to-one sessions. In this online business growth podcast episode: How to find your niche (the one that converts) The story skills you need for building a personal brand How to grow an email list where people actually open messages What the new customer journey looks like since AI Passive income for therapists and service providers (the sustainable kind) Listen for... A little permission to stop doing what every online-business guru insists you “must” do—and start building around your actual audience and strengths instead. About the Guest: Jenny Melrose is a former teacher, business coach and top podcaster who has worked in the online space since 2010. After growing a successful food blog that replaced her teaching salary, Jenny moved into consulting and now helps women entrepreneurs, particularly therapists and service providers, turn their expertise into sustainable products, services and revenue streams. Her approach is practical, audience-first and thankfully NOT about telling you to post 85 times a day on Instagram. Connect with Jenny Melrose: Website: https://jennymelrose.com/ Podcast: Practice to Profit Next Steps: Share this episode with a friend Listen to next: Why You're Still Hiding - Even If You're Posting (ep 54) Rate and Review to share your support RESOURCES PRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryel PROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your Podcast Grow Your Podcast Learn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts
July 17, 20265 min
UNfiltered 5 Min: BUT What Will Other People Think!? (here's how to let that crap go)
If you've ever worried about the criticism or judgement you might get for your business, your content or anything else related to the choices you make for your career...this one is for you! This episode is about letting the opinions of others fall away...and connect deeper into what YOU need to do for YOUR business and brand. Listen to Next: Your Brave Voice ABOUT UNfiltered 5 min Short bursts of raw business inspiration that keep you motivated and tell you the truth...without any filter. RESOURCES PRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryel PROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your Podcast Grow Your Podcast Learn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts
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